Some Artists at the Fair

"Some Artists at the Fair" by Francis Davis Millet, Will H. Low, J. A. Mitchell, W. Hamilton Gibson, and F. Hopkinson Smith is a series of writings that show the wonder and meaning surrounding the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893. Written in the late 1800s, the book looks closely at the beauty of the fair's buildings and its cultural effect, with attention to its design, works of art, and what it all meant for American art styles going forward. The creation of lasting tributes through impressive displays highlights the importance of the Exposition in both art and construction. The essays share the writers’ respect for the buildings' large size and detailed designs, revealing a deep dive into the blend of architecture and art, while pointing out the expense and dreams behind the building projects and showing the strong feelings visitors experienced and the reflections on culture that came from this vast event.